GRADUATION cards for ODBDSLC12 & House Mouse Monday Distress Challenge #69

It's GRADUATION TIME at Our Daily Bread Designs this week with our Shining The Light Challenge #ODBDSLC12.  There is a gift certificate prize to the ODBD store, so make sure to join us & play along on this challenge for your chance to win your very own ODBD stamps!  :)

CARD RECIPE:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs - Confirmation Set
Paper: Metallics, Textured Black CS, Silver Textured CS, Gray CS, White CS
Ink: Black StazOn
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss DOTS Embossing Folder, K&C Graduation Decorative Dimensionals, American Girl Stars Border Punch, MS Punch, Rhinestones
Techniques: Dry Embossing


NEXT, it's also time for CHALLENGE #69 at HOUSE MOUSE MONDAY CHALLENGE Blog! Our very own Mega-Talented MARY has chosen **DISTRESSING*** for this challenge. Simply distress anything on your projects while using House Mouse & Friends Images.  We are a FUN blog, so come check us out!!! We also have a Fabulous prize from our generous sponsor Simon Says Stamp & you'll get to choose any House Mouse & Friends stamp if you win! :)


CARD RECIPE:

Paper: Gold Metallics, School Themed DP, Black Textured CS, White CS
Ink: Black StazOn, Copics, Gold Pigment Dye Ink
Accessories: Cuttlebug Numbers Embossing Folder, Making Memories Distressing tools set, MS Punch, Gold Star Brads
Techniques: Dry Embossing, Sponging, Distressing 

For more GREAT Distressing Inspiration from our DESIGN TEAM Members;
Christine, Curt, Emma, Heather, Lisa, Lori & Mary, please visit us at HM&F here!!!

THERE's LOTS of GREAT things happening at our HOUSE MOUSE & Friends Monday Challenge Blog this month. First, we have just added 5 new AWESOME Designers to our FABULOUS TEAM. Go check them out & help us welcome them into our FUN HM&F team. They are:

Sue Drees - http://www.suestamping.com/

Lorraine Aquilina - http://loraquilina.blogspot.com/

Sue from Oregon - http://suesstampingstuff.blogspot.com/

Natascha  - http://nataschas-blog.blogspot.com/

Sue - http://scoopysstuff.blogspot.com/

Emma Evans - (Owner - staying with us as Floating DT) - http://stamp-addict.blogspot.com/

These fantasstic NEW HM&F talents will start with us on Challenge #70, May 24th.  That's the same day when we will also hold our first ever BLOG-HOP at HOUSE MOUSE & FRIENDS MONDAY CHALLENGE!!  ***YOU DON'T want to miss it because there will be a HUGE House Mouse & Friends prize up for grabs!!!***  So mark your calendars!!! :)

And lastly, Im sorry for being MIA for several days, but life's been quite tough for me & my family recently. I wont bore you with details, but I believe that GOD doesnt throw anything at us that we cant handle and that our Faith in GOD will get us through these times.  :)
In the meantime, it feels good to be able share a few missed challenges with you!  Thank you for your patience & sweet support! It means a great deal! :) Here's hoping you have a terrific week! :)
America

11 comments

  1. Hi teamie wow another awesome creation you always amaze me with your stunning creativaty..

    Hugs Christine xxxx

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  2. Oh my word AMERICA your grad cards are amazing, Lucky grads will recieve these babies!!!!

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  3. Hi America
    two gorgeous cards as always, awesome colouring, scoopy sue.x

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  4. Two beautifully done creations! That little HM is just too adorable! Hugs!

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  5. America, this little graduating mouse is just too cute. Love the blackboard DP too. Both cards are so nice, lucky recipients!

    Hope things are better for you soon.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  6. fabulous cards America ! both of them are gorgeous but I do LOVE the HM one :-) Very cute and the srar behind him is just a brilliant idea :-)

    I am so looking forward to joining in the next challenge as a DT :-)

    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  7. Fabulous cards and I adore how you create so much dimension, all your cards are amazing. I made your little easter basket from the template you shared on the Cuttlebug Challenges and I loved it, thank you for that and for your very sweet comment earlier. Chris :)

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  8. Glad to see you are o.k.Please let me know how you are doing. Your cards are stunning! Love them both especially that house mouse.
    hugs,
    Chris

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  9. What a beautiful cards America,i love your images and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  10. Oh my goodness America! You know how much I love HM and this is just toooooo cute!!! LOVE your layout with that star!!! Both cards are so clever and beautifully done! Hugs!

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  11. *THUD* OMGosh that top Grad card is incredible!!! The mousey card is gorgeous too!!!

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